TECHNOLOGY VENDOR MANAGEMENT OFFICER

TECHNOLOGY VENDOR MANAGEMENT OFFICER
WINNIPEG, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!

Great Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction.  Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation, commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

As a key member of the Digital & Technology Vendor Management team, this role will lead the further development, implementation, enhancement, and promotion of a centralized approach to technology vendor management. This position will be a key contributor to various teams throughout the technology product lifecycle, providing subject-matter expertise and recommendations on contracting and vendor management.

Key to success is strong negotiation skills and the ability to lead complex discussions to secure favourable outcomes. Success requires the ability to identify and translate contracting trends and past practices into actionable plans that support long-term vendor management capability development across the D&T Business Unit.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise in technology contracting, including contract terms, historical precedents, supplier relationship management, and advise on the process for leveraging existing Digital & Technology (D&T) agreements.
• Participate in complex technology contract negotiations alongside contract owners, Supply Chain Management and Legal Services. Assist in resolving escalated vendor management issues throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Lead the research, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standards and procedures of the technology procurement cycle and for technology contract models within the Business Unit.
• Provide subject matter expertise, coaching and support in procurement and contract management to the Business Unit, in collaboration with Supply Chain Management.
• Maintain a repository of key negotiated terms to serve as a centralized knowledge base, capturing typical negotiation positions and rationale.
• Remain current in technology road mapping with stakeholders to understand upgrade timelines, emerging capabilities, and end-of-life plans. Translate these into aligned contracting roadmaps, using existing or new agreements.
• Share and maintain visibility of contracting roadmaps with the Supply Chain Management team to support collaborative, proactive planning for contract updates and new procurement requirements.
• Develop a scalable framework or dashboard to monitor contract SLAs at a high level for reporting purposes. Partner with contract administrators to recover credits for unmet SLAs and proactively manage true-up processes for anticipated consumption overages.
• Work closely with cloud platform specialists to participate in the development and implementation of Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) practices for Manitoba Hydro's major cloud consumption contracts, such as Microsoft Azure and SAP RISE.
• Oversee and manage the multi-stakeholder, Business Unit-wide technology contracts, such as Microsoft, SAP and various BU-wide Master Services Agreements (MSAs) for consulting and professional services.
• Develop expertise in "value-added" technology contracts and partner-funded offerings. Engage with vendor account managers to understand these agreements, promote awareness, recommend usage, and track return on investment with internal teams.

Qualifications:

• A four-year degree in a relevant discipline from an institute of recognized standing, plus five years of directly related experience.
  OR
• A two-year diploma in a relevant field from an institute of recognized standing, plus seven years of directly related experience.
  OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge in the area of technology vendor management, including contract types, contract lifecycle and industry trends.
• Thorough understanding of common commercial terms in technology agreements.
• Experience participating in legal negotiations of technology agreements and translating negotiated outcomes into actionable insights to support the contract administration process.
• Proven experience in the performance management of vendors/third parties, including, but not limited to, policies, performance, vendor risk, relationships, contracts (including negotiations), and issue and dispute resolution.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the enterprise.
• Working knowledge of SAP purchase orders, purchase requisitions and financial reporting functions would be considered an asset.
• A high degree of integrity, initiative, creativity, and judgement, with a proven ability to work independently under broad guidelines and minimum supervision.
• Leadership experience would be considered an asset.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $43.35-$59.82 Hourly, $83,070.78-$114,625.68 Annually.

Apply Now!

Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is SEPTEMBER 16, 2025.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

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